Tag: Top Stories

Penguins sign forward Hendrix Lapierre to 2-year contract

The Penguins signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract Friday. Lapierre’s contract runs through the 2027-28 season and has an average annual value of $1.3 million. The Penguins acquired Lapierre from the Washington Capitals last week in exchange for a 2027 third-round NHL draft pick and a 2028 third-round pick. Lapierre, 24, spent the […]

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Caitlin Clark Slams ‘Ridiculous’ WNBA Refs In Postgame Rant Following Technical Foul

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark isn’t a fan of WNBA referees, blasting them during a postgame conference for their “ridiculous” technical foul call on her in last night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury. In her statement, Clark criticized the officials and accused them of being averse to “competitive basketball” following a fiery interaction with a […]

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Paul Skenes better but Dodgers rock bullpen to down Pirates

This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com. Paul Skenes delivered his first quality start in nearly a month, but the Los Angeles Dodgers poured it on against the bullpen to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-3 at PNC Park on Tuesday night. Scoring Plays Bottom 1st, 2-0 PIT: Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O’Hearn connected on back-to-back home […]

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Landon Donovan Shares ‘Surprising’ Lesson From Coaching Women

Soccer legend Landon Donovan is opening up about one of the biggest surprises of his coaching career, and it has everything to do with who he prefers to lead on the field. While speaking to reporters, including The Blast, during a celebrity shift at Raising Cane’s new Inglewood Flagship Restaurant on Tuesday, June 9, Landon […]

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Angel Reese Sets New WNBA Record Following Atlanta Dream Win Over Mercury

Put some respect on Angel Reese‘s name. After the Atlanta Dream‘s thrilling win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Reese put her name next to another record in the WNBA history book. Only in her third year in the league, Angel Reese has become an unstoppable force, leading the WNBA in rebounds […]

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Comeback? Penguins-Flyers Game 5 Preview

This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW. The Pittsburgh Penguins (1-3) avoided a sweep and elimination in Game 4 Saturday but face another survival contest in Game 5 of their best of seven series against the Philadelphia Flyers (3-1) Monday at PPG Paints Arena. As Penguins captain Sidney Crosby phrased it, “We have life.” The Penguins finally played […]

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Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers face off for Game 1 of first round of playoffs

This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com. A pair of underdogs, supposed to be in the throes of rebuilding, surprised everyone and finished second and third in the Metro Division. The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed second place and their first playoff appearance since 2022, while the Philadelphia Flyers surged to third place and their first playoff appearance […]

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Eighth-grader’s perfect women’s NCAA bracket lasts until Sweet 16 before finally missing a game

It took Pittsburgh eighth-grader Otto Schellhammer until the Sweet 16 to finally miss one of his women’s picks for March Madness. No. 6 seed Notre Dame beat second-seeded Vanderbilt on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas, to open the regional rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament. That ended the 14-year-old’s run as the last perfect bracket […]

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Skenes knocked early, Pirates drubbed on Opening Day; Lowe makes big impression

This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com. Normally, a two-homer performance on Opening Day would be the headline. But overshadowing Brandon Lowe’s two-homer game was a nightmare bottom of the first inning and a feeble performance from the pitching staff that resulted in an 11-7 loss for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets on […]

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Penguins lackluster, outclassed by NHL’s best team

This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com. The Colorado Avalanche (47-13-10) nearly returned the favor to the Pittsburgh Penguins (35-20-16) at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, defeating the Penguins 6-2. Just last week the Penguins had thoroughly beat the NHL’s best team in Denver, 7-2. The loss was the Penguins’ second-consecutive regulation loss third loss in […]

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Rex Culpepper’s Fiancée Breaks Silence After His Sudden Death With Emotional Post

Former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper has died after suffering injuries from a dirt bike accident. He was 28. People closest to Culpepper have begun to break their silence following news of his sudden death, including those in the Syracuse football program. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Rex Culpepper’s fiancée, Savanna Morgan, also shared an emotional post on […]

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Mike Tomlin speaks publicly for first time since stepping down as Steelers head coach at gala

Mike Tomlin spoke publicly for the first time since he stepped down as Steelers head coach. He and his wife, Kiya Tomlin, were honored with the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the Ireland Funds Pittsburgh Dinner Gala at Acrisure Stadium. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Though Tomlin didn’t speak to reporters, he made a brief […]

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Connor Heyward parts ways with his brother, Steelers; agrees to deal with Raiders

This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com. Connor Heyward spent the first four seasons of his NFL career alongside his older brother, Cam, with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The siblings are parting ways, as according to Ian Rapoport, the younger Heyward, a tight end, has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 max value deal with the Las Vegas […]

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Pittsburgh hosting 2 major college basketball events in March

Pittsburgh is hosting two major college basketball events this month, including the 50th anniversary of the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Tournament and the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. The tournaments, collectively referred to by organizers as a “Month of Basketball,” will bring 26 games to the city between March 11 and March […]

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WPXI-TV promotes Jenna Harner to sports director, hires Shelby Cassesse as full-time

WPXI-TV Channel 11 announces the promotion of award-winning anchor Jenna Harner to Sports Director. Harner has anchored Channel 11’s coverage of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates over the past six years, while also hosting The Jerome Bettis Show, Skylights high school football, The Final Word and numerous pre-and-post-game specials. Harner’s reporting has earned recognition across […]

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Angelo State Athletics with Griff McClellan | KLST Season Pass | Week 25 | Feb. 23 – March 1

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — KLST Season Pass returns for Week 25 and as always, Griff McClellan provides coverage of everything Angelo State Athletics. This week’s stacked episode includes the following: -No. 8 Rambelles Softball remains undefeated in Lone Star Conference play with back-to-back series sweeps. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement -No. 15 Rams Baseball […]

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‘I’m just excited to show off to city’: Steelers GM Omar Khan eager for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

The NFL Combine officially started Tuesday, and Channel 11 is in Indianapolis to bring you all the coverage. The start of the combine marks the start of NFL Draft season, creating a buzz about the future. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Channel 11’s Jenna Harner spoke with Steelers General Manager Omar Khan, covering a variety of topics. […]

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Screening for new Western Pennsylvania football documentary airs at Kamin Science Center

A new documentary exploring Western Pennsylvania’s long history with football was screened on Monday. “The Football Town” is a 52-minute documentary that highlights the importance of the Pittsburgh area’s football legacy ahead of the NFL Draft. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “We believe that football is just a pure part of the culture of Western Pennsylvania. We’re […]

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Supporters in Greensburg cheer on bobsledder Jasmine Jones as she wins bronze for Team USA

Greensburg native Jasmine Jones became an Olympic medalist on Saturday, and back in her hometown, people couldn’t be happier. RELATED COVERAGE >>> Greensburg native, bobsledder Jasmine Jones will return home as Olympic medalist Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Friends, family and supporters gathered at Morelands at Waterworks to watch Jones and Kaillie Humphries compete in the two-woman […]

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